Judicial retention elections in Pennsylvania are usually quiet, nonpartisan affairs. Not this year. A normally routine process has become a high-stakes political battle over control of the state’s highest court, with national attention, six-figure spending from wealthy donors, and a flood of deceptive advertising that has left many voters understandably confused.

The question before voters is straightforward: Should three Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices—Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht—be retained for another 10 years?

The answer should rest on truth and transparency, not misinformation.

The Truth About Retention

Judicial retention elections are simple. Voters check “YES” or “NO” for each justice. Justices have no opponents, and party affiliations are not listed.

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